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2021 NBA Handicapping
(4-22) Detroit Pistons vs. Indiana Pacers (12-18)
Date: Thursday, December 16th, 2021
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
NBA Moneyline Odds: Pistons +430 | Pacers -550 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Pistons +10 / Pacers -10
NBA Betting Total: 210.5
The Detroit Pistons will be on the road to take on the Indiana Pacers.
The tip-off is set for 7:00 ET from Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Indiana started off as a 10.5 point favorite and that number is now down to 10. The total has gone from 211 to 210.5.
Detroit Pistons
After a while, it gets kind of boring being critical of the Pistons. They have played very, very poorly this year. Enough said.
This team has now lost 12 games in a row. Something tells me this could go on for a very long time.
Oftentimes, teams are very bad, but what this crew is doing has taken bad to another level. It is hard to even describe the way they have performed this year.
One of the very few positives of this team is the fact that rookie Cade Cunningham has been impressive when he is out there. With that said, they are going to have multiple good drafts in a row to add pieces around him because right now, there is certainly not enough talent to compete at a high level.
Detroit last played on Sunday, where they lost to the Brooklyn Nets by a score of 116-104. I was actually surprised that they did not lose by more than 12 points.
In the loss to the Nets, Detroit had no answer for Kevin Durant, who had 51 points. I get that he is the best player on the planet, but you cannot allow him to score that many. I mean, c’mon now!
Indiana Pacers
Overall, Indiana has certainly not had a good year, but they have improved their play a bit lately. It will be interesting to see if they are in the mix when all is said and done.
This group has a record of 12-18, which puts them in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. They still have a lot of work to do if they wish to climb the standings in a very good conference.
It is hard to pinpoint one thing as to why this team has struggled this year. They do not lack talent, but for some reason, they are not getting consistent results when they step on the court.
Indiana lost to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday by a score of 114-99. It was a close game for a while, but they got outscored 27-12 in the 4th quarter. Those sorts of things cannot happen, even when you face the defending champs.
Listen, I understand that the Bucks are a good team, but not only did you lose to them, but they also beat you without Giannis in there. If you are a Pacers fan, those are the sort of things that make you scratch your head.
NBA Betting Trends:
- The Pistons are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games.
- The Pistons are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Central Division.
- The Pacers are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games played on a Thursday.
- The Pacers are 11-2 SU in their last 13 games at home against Detroit.
Detroit Pistons vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Analysis:
The Pacers just lost focus in the fourth quarter on Wednesday. They looked good for the first three, but then crumbled when it mattered most.
It is always interesting to see how a team plays on the second night of a back-to-back. There is no excuse for Indiana to come out flat because now is not the time for excuses.
Playing in Indiana has been a house of horrors for the Pistons as of late and based on how they have been playing, that will likely continue on Thursday night.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: Pacers ATS
I expect the Pacers to come out of the gate sharp in this one. They know they are the better team and this is a game they cannot afford to lose.
In this one, I just have very little confidence backing Detroit. I do not feel like they will be able to stop the offensive attack for Indy on a consistent enough level. I see the Pacers taking control of this game as it goes on.
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